Mobile Veterinary Service, What’s That?
What is a mobile veterinary Service? Read on to learn more.
Veterinary Care for Pets in Their Own Homes
"When I look into the eyes of an animal I don't see an animal, I see a living being. I see a friend, I see a soul."AD. Williams
Dysecdysis or Improper Reptile Shedding
This week I saw a young Bearded Dragon who had lost a piece of his tail. When I first saw him, the damaged portion of his tail was just hanging on and the new tip was exposed. Many things can result in tail injuries in reptiles. These include things such as: Accidental Trauma (Getting caught [...]
Dangers of Obesity and Excess Weight in Pets
According to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 35% of pets were considered overweight in 2005. This is definitely a cause for concern. Just as in humans, that excess weight can be very dangerous for our furry companions and can lead to a shortened life expectancy. This is where you come in. Your pets need your help to [...]
POLYCYTHEMIA
I have been asked to write a little bit about a condition called polycythemia. This is a condition of red blood cells. If we break down the word we can find the definition of the condition. Poly = Many Cyt = Cell Heme = blood. Literally polycythemia is a condition in which there are [...]
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs
Most of us know at least a little bit about Diabetes Mellitus in humans but did you know that cats and dogs can develop Diabetes Mellitus as well? Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and it affects cats and dogs as well as humans. When there [...]
Ear Infections in pets
One of the most frustrating things that my clients complain about is the pet who can not stop scratching his ear. They will scratch all night keeping everyone awake. No one is comfortable and most definitely the pet. The most likely reason for this is an ear infection. This occurs when the yeast and bacteria [...]
Dermatitis or The Itchy Dog
As the weather becomes colder here in Southern Ontario I am seeing fewer itchy dogs, however there are those who do not find relief from this annual freeze. The itchy dog is one of the most frustrating types of patients in my profession. The dog is uncomfortable and finds it hard to find relief [...]
Food Allergies in Pets
One of the causes of dermatitis, or an itchy dog can be a food allergy or sensitivity. We dont know why some dogs react to foods while others dont but when they do it can cause quite a bit of discomfort. Food should be harmless but for unknown reasons some dogs will react to [...]